Oxoid™ Brain Heart Infusion Agar 500g

Oxoid™ Brain Heart Infusion Agar (500g) is a highly nutritious, general-purpose medium used for the cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms. It is ideal for the isolation and cultivation of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, especially those requiring enriched conditions. The medium supports the growth of a broad range of organisms and is widely used for sterility testing, microbial recovery, and general microbiological work.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and cultivation of fastidious microorganisms from clinical, food, and environmental samples
• Composition: Enriched with brain and heart infusions, peptones, agar, and buffering agents to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms
• Preparation: Suspend 48g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 10.4 litres of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological procedures, including sterility testing and general cultivation of fastidious organisms

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